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BJ08 NGU

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,155 mi
Last recorded117,155 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 NGU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 117,155 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc showing signs of getting hot

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear nearside and offside wearing bald on inner edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 117,155 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible front and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc showing signs of getting hot

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear nearside and offside wearing bald on inner edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 107,035 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 98,075 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 87,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 87,486 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 71,291 miles

engine oil level close to minimum...

offside rear tyre tread starting to crack...

Pass 14 Jan 2016 58,519 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 54,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 45,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 35,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 35,631 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 29,328 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 23,717 miles

Cuts to tyre wall step on all tyers

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre tread on 2mm. O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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BJ08 NGU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 80,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ08 NGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ08 NGU registered?

BJ08 NGU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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